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Tag Archives: World War II
IS-2 Joseph Stalin Tank
The Eastern Front of World War II saw a constant spiral of increasing tank sizes, gun sizes and armor thickness. The largest allied tank to actually see widespread service during the war years, the IS-2 was built to be a Tiger … Continue reading
Nakajima Ki-27 Nate
The Japanese Army’s first generation of monoplane fighter was Nakajima’s Ki-27. This type entered service in 1937, saw extensive service in China and continued into World War II. Join me for a brief look at a type that exemplified the … Continue reading
Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
As World War II came to an end new designs were still being pushed into service. Several of these came very close to seeing action and beg questions of how they would have fared. Let’s take a brief look at … Continue reading
Focke-Wulf Fw190D
A very effective development in the Fw190 family, commonly known as the “long nose” version for its redesigned cowling, the Fw190D entered service in 1944 and served to the end of the war. Join me for a look at this … Continue reading
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc
The Hurricane was most famous for its role in the Battle of Britain. But the type would continue to be improved for later service. After the jump, a brief look at a later model Hurricane.
Boeing P-26C Peashooter
New and revolutionary in 1932, by the time World War II started the P-26 was clearly past its time. Yet it still saw combat in a very limited capacity. After the jump, a look at a little fighter and its … Continue reading
What’s in a Name – Great Britain
“It’s the sort of bloody silly name they would give it…” RJ Mitchell, head designer of the Spitfire Uniquely among the wartime powers Great Britain used names as the primary designation for all production aircraft. Let’s take a brief look at … Continue reading
Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Zero
The best known Japanese aircraft of World War II is the A6M Zero. This really isn’t even close. After the jump, a look at the type that shocked the western allies and dominated the first year of the Pacific War.
Fieseler Fi156C-5 Storch
Different from a more traditional warbird sort, the Fieseler Storch was a light aircraft used for communications, moving officers in the vicinity of the front, and a variety of miscellaneous missions where extreme short field performance was required. Join me … Continue reading
Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
David McCampbell The US Navy’s top ace of World War II, David McCampbell has several interesting claims to fame. After the jump, a brief look at the ace and his most successful mount.
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